Tag: Lovely You

Stampin’ Up! Boughs and Blossoms Hello Card

Good Morning! The Stampin’ Up! Boughs and Blossoms bundle is a pretty floral cling stamp set that comes with sweet sentiments and a two sided punch that punches out leaves on one side and flowers on the other. The flowers are solid graphic floral designs rather than line art designs and they are very versatile. Today I made my own DSP panel in Polished Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green and Poppy Parade with these pretty floral stamps, and I pulled in the little flower from the Lovely You stamp set as well. You can find the supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I adhered a panel of Polished Pink 2021-2023 In Color designer series paper to the front of a Thick Basic White card base. I stamped the flowers from the Stampin’ Up! Boughs and Blossoms stamp set in Polished Pink and Daffodil delight randomly on a Basic White panel. I stamped a few leaves in Granny Apple Green and finally used the little flower from the Lovely You stamp set to fill in the spaces with Poppy Parade.

I used the scalloped edge die from the Penned Flowers die to cut the edge of a Granny Apple Green panel and adhered the stamped panel on top. I adhered the layered panel to the front of my card. I used the bough punch from the Stampin’ Up! Boughs and Blossoms bundle to punch a Granny Apple Green leaf sprig and a Daffodil Delight flower sprig.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Boughs and Blossoms stamp set in Granny Apple Green on Basic White and cut it out with the banner die from the Give It A Whirl dies. I used the Messages die to cut a banner from the Polished Pink 2021-2023 In Color DSP and cut it in half. This allowed me to adhere each piece of the die cut and get the overlap to the right length. I adhered the punched leaves and flowers with glue dots and the label with dimensionals and finished with a little bumblebee trinket!

For the inside of the card, I stamped the flower and leaf from the Stampin’ Up! Boughs and Blossoms stamp set in Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green on a Basic White panel. I added some Poppy Parade flowers from the Lovely You stamp set and trimmed the side with a strip of DSP .

The Stampin’ Up! Boughs and Blossoms bundle is a wonderful floral stamp set for Spring and it can be easily combined with other solid flower stamp sets in your stash. I love the random stamping technique to make my own DSP because I can use whatever colors I feel like. This stamp set is perfect for the job.

Join me for a Facebook Live this Afternoon!

I’m planning to go live on my Facebook Page at 1:00 ET this afternoon to make a card with the new Waves of Inspiration bundle. Look forward to seeing you then!

Savings Are In Bloom During March!

During the month of March, you can snag the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine at a 20% discount! This miniature machine is compatible with a large selection of Stampin’ Up! embossing folders and dies. Build your craft collection and combine the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with any (or all!) of the select stamp-and-die bundles that are also available for 20% off during the month of March!

Click on the image below to download a PDF with all the details, including all the stamp bundles that will be on sale and the discounted prices! Click HERE to shop for these discounted items in my Online Store.

Waves of the Ocean Collection now available!

Discover the depths of the ocean—and your artistic abilities—with the Waves of the Ocean Collection! This coastal collection includes an inspiring set of stamps and detailed dies, both early-release products from the upcoming 2022–2023 Annual Catalog. Plus, a pack of paper made from images of hand-poured paint, blue-hued foil sheets for a sea of shine, and radiant rhinestones for a splash of sparkle—each an exclusive product you can only purchase during the promotion period! Click on the image below to download a PDF flyer with all the details. Click HERE to shop the Waves of the Ocean Collection in my Online Store now.

All Together Collection Available Through May 2, 2022

Loving hands and heartfelt words are the best way to show you care. With hand designs that illustrate coming together in friendship and solidarity, the All Together Collection will help you create cardmaking and paper crafting projects that reflect the people you know and love. Click on the picture below to download a brochure with all the details or click HERE to start shopping the All Together Collection now in My Online Store.

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If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Akiko

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Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Thick Basic White – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″
  • Daffodil Delight – 1″ x 2″ (flower punch)
  • Granny Apple Green – 3″ x 5-1/4″ (scalloped mat), 1-1/2″ x 3″ (punched leaf)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 2-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ (stamped panel), 1″ x 3″ (label)
  • 2021-2023 In Color DSP – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front panel), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim), 1/2″ x 6″ (label)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Boughs & Blossoms Bundle (English)
[157712]
$34.00
Boughs & Blossoms Cling Stamp Set (English)
[157703]
$20.00
Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (English)
[152525]
$24.00
Bough Punch
[157711]
$18.00
Messages Die
[154422]
$34.00
Give It A Whirl Dies
[154336]
$39.00
Penned Flowers Dies
[155557]
$30.00
2021–2023 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[155641]
$11.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
[159229]
$8.25
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[119683]
$8.75
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146990]
$8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[159276]
$9.75
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
[147094]
$7.50
Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad
[155712]
$7.50
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
[147095]
$7.50
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad
[147050]
$7.50
Bumblebee Trinkets
[155568]
$7.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
[149653]
$120.00

Stampin’ Up! Lovely You for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good morning and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! I used the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You cling stamp set to make a simple, elegant thinking of you card for today. You can find the supplies I used at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

We have a sketch challenge this week and here is the pretty sketch we are using:

I embossed a panel of Mossy Meadow with the Timber 3D embossing folder and adhered it to the front of a Mossy Meadow card base with liquid glue.

I cut a panel of Brushed Gold metallic foil with the Stitched Rectangle die. I used the Stitched Greenery die on another Mossy Meadow panel to get the die cut leafy texture on the center panel. I cut it down to 2-13/16″ x 4-3/16″ making sure I had a 5-1/4″ strip for the inside trim and adhered it to the Brushed Gold panel with liquid glue. I adhered the layered panel to the card front with dimensionals.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You stamp set on a Basic White panel and cut it out with the long label from the Stitched Rectangles dies. I adhered it to the card front with glue dots and cut the small leaf from cork paper using the stitched leaves dies. I adhered the leaf with a glue dot, tucking it under the label. I finished the card front with Gold Metallic dots and a Linen Thread bow.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the branch from the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You stamp set in Bumblebee on a Basic White panel. I stamped part of the sentiment from the Art Gallery stamp set in Mossy Meadow next to the branch. I cut down the remaining die cut leafy Mossy Meadow panel to 1/2″ x 5-1/4″ and adhered it to the bottom. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

Don’t you think the embossed background goes really well with the die cut panel? And I love the sentiments in the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You stamp set. I think this design would also make a wonderful masculine birthday card with the appropriate sentiments.

On with the Hop! Click on the Next Blog button to move forward to see the beautiful project Karen Ksenzakovic has created.

If you get lost along the way, here are the participants for the hop:

Current Host Code: 29VEKU9M

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2021 – 2022 Annual Catalog or the July – December 2021 Mini Catalog including some of the host stamp sets!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions. 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

Akiko

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Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Mossy Meadow – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″, 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (embossed Background), 4″ x 5-1/4″ (die cut background and inside trim)
  • Brushed Gold Foil – 3-1/4″ x 4-3/4″ (die cut stitched frame)
  • Cork Specialty Paper – 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (die cut leaf)
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 1-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ (label)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (English)
$24.00
Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set
$22.00
Stitched Rectangles Dies
$35.00
Stitched Greenery Die
$32.00
Timber 3 D Embossing Folder
$10.00
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.75
Cork 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper
$7.50
Brushed Metallic Cardstock
$15.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.75
Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
$7.50
Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots
$9.00
Linen Thread
$5.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
$5.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00
Stampin' Seal
$8.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$120.00

Stampin’ Up! Lovely You Grateful Card

Good Morning! Today I want to share a fun card made with lots of different dies but features one of the pretty sentiments from the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You bundle. This stamp set has so many different sentiments, but the fonts are perfect for the light hearted, fun nature of the card design. You can find the list of supplies supplies I used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I cut the two funky birds from the Birds & More dies from red Felt from the Festive Felt pack. I ran it through the die cutting machine about 4 times to get a good cut, but there were still a few places where I had to trim some felt with my snips. These dies are pretty detailed, and my cutting plate is pretty well used, but I was still pretty happy to be able to get crisp die cuts from the felt!! Yay!

I cut the branch from the Birds & More dies and Just Jade card stock. I cut the bird house from the Home Together dies and Crumb Cake card stock. Then I punched the flowers from Bumblebee card stock with the Confetti Flowers border punch and added pearls to the largest three flowers. I adhered these to the branch with liquid glue. Then I assembled my card base by adhering a panel of Balmy Blue Subtles 6″ x 6″ designer series paper to a Whisper White mat and then to the front of a Whisper White card base with liquid glue.

I punched the ends of the Whisper White panel with the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch and stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You cling stamp set in Crumb Cake ink. I positioned the elements on the card front and adhered them to the front with liquid glue, starting with the label and finishing with the birds. I was careful to apply the liquid glue to the back of the birds in small dots and tried to get good coverage – I wanted good adhesion, but no gushing glue, because it would be much messier with felt than with paper. I finished the card front with a short length of red braided trim knotted and adhered to the label.

I left the inside pretty simple so that there is plenty of room to write a message. I trimmed the bottom of a Whisper White panel with a strip of the Balmy Blue Subtles 6″ x 6″ DSP and adhered it to the inside of the card.

The Stampin’ Up! Lovely You stamp set has so many different sentiments, and I think that any of them would be perfect for this card. And I’m so glad that the bird die cuts worked so well on the felt – it really makes this card special!

Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper Sale Going on Now!

Stampin’ Up! has beautiful Designer Series Paper and during the Month of October they’re putting a select list of those on sale with a 15% discount! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to stock up and save on paper. And the sale includes some of the designs from the August-December 2020 Mini Catalog too! Get the details on my Promotions Page or click on the image above to download a printable PDF with all the selections. Click Here to shop the Designer Series Paper Sale in My Online Store now!

The November Paper Pumpkin Kit is Jolly Gingerbread!

The Paper Pumpkin kit for November is a cute, gingerbread-themed kit with enough supplies to make 15 gift card carriers. The kit’s contents can also be used to make traditional cards or gift tags. This kit allows you to customize your Christmas crafting to create one-of-a-kind Christmas crafts!

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my online store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my online store, click here.

Get the complete details about the November Paper Pumpkin Kit on my Promotions Page. Sign up deadline for the November 2020 kit is November 10, 2020. Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

October 16-31 Host Code: 3VJWYCTP

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2020-21 Annual Catalog or the Aug – Dec 2020 Mini Catalog. This includes some of the host exclusive sets!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no commitment required.  Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my Online store here
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Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Balmy Blue – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
  • Just Jade – 2″ x 5″ (branch)
  • Crumb Cake – 1-1/2″ x 2″
  • Bumblebee – 1/2″ x 4″ (punched flowers)
  • Whisper White – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (inside panel), 1″ x 3″ (label), 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front mat)
  • Subtles 6″ x 6″ DSP – 3-3/4″ x 5″ (front background), 1/2″ x 3-3/4″ (inside trim)
  • Festive Felt – 1-1/2″ x 4″ (red birds)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Lovely You Bundle (English)
[154070]
$42.25
Birds & More Dies
[152721]
$34.00
Home Together Dies
[153515]
$34.00
Confetti Flowers Border Punch
[152723]
$23.00
Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[153072]
$11.50
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146982]
$8.75
Just Jade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[153079]
$8.75
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[120953]
$8.75
Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock
[153077]
$8.75
Festive Felt Sheet Combo Pack
[153516]
$9.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
[147116]
$7.50
Real Red 3/16" (4.8 Mm) Braided Linen Trim
[153546]
$7.00
Pearl Basic Jewels
[144219]
$5.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00

Stampin’ Up! Lovely You Projects

Good Morning! Today I am sharing some projects made by the Stampin’ Up! designers using the sweet Stampin’ Up! Lovely You stamp bundle. Yesterday I was laid up sick all day because I got my shingles vaccine the day before, so I wasn’t able to make a card or prepare my post as usual. But I liked these projects the moment I saw them, so I thought I’d share them.

I love this project – it uses the acetate card boxes to make a pretty gift box! The embossed vellum with the soft colors and fussy cut images are really sweet. I especially love the Flirty Flamingo Stitched So Sweetly die cut that is embossed with the Dainty Diamonds 3D embossing folder.

This card inspired a card I made last week, but the colors from the Playing with Patterns designer series paper are just beautiful. Notice the fun way the ribbons are tied!

And this is just gorgeous with all the gold from the Forever Gold specialty designer series paper. The White embossed black label is always a classic touch!

Click on the picture below to view a PDF of the sample recipes for these projects.

And here are close ups of the stamp set and punch:

I hope you like these projects and that they inspire you to create something pretty. I’ll post an original project tomorrow, and don’t forget to catch my Facebook Live on Sunday at 1:00 ET.

Stampin’ In The Meadows August-December 2020 Mini Catalog Product Shares

I am pleased to announce that the Stampin’ In The Meadows product shares for the new Mini Catalog is open for orders! If you would like samples of all the new products from the new August-December 2020 Mini Catalog, check it out. I am offering 6×6 samples of all the new designer series papers for $25 + $7 Priority Shipping and samples of all the new embellishments for $26 + $7 Priority Shipping. And if you want both, you can get an I WANT IT ALL share for $51 + $7 Priority Shipping.

Visit my New Catalog Product Shares Page to get the full details of what is included. Fill out the order form or drop me an email if you have questions. Please note that I can only ship to addresses in the US.

Stampin Up! Bonus Days are back!

Good news – Bonus Days are back! That means it’s time to start earning coupon codes to redeem in August! If you need a refresher on this promotion, here’s how it works: For every $50 (before shipping and tax) you spend between today and August 3, you earn a $5 USD Bonus Days coupon code that can be redeemed between August 4 and August 31. There’s no limit on how many coupon codes you can earn or redeem, but they must be redeemed by August 31. For full details, see my Promotions Page.

July 16 – 31 Host Code: FD627X9W

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2020-21 Annual Catalog!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no commitment required.  Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my Online store here
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Stampin’ Up! Lovely You Just Because Note Card

Happy Friday!! Today I’m sharing a simple Just Because card made with the fun Stampin’ Up! Lovely You stamp bundle. This bundle consists of the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You cling stamp set and the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch – and it’s available at a 10% discount! You can find all the supplies I used to create this card at the bottom of my post along with the sizes of cardstock used.

I used Stampin’ Seal to adhere a panel of Just Jade card stock to Cinnamon Cider mat. I cut strips of Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider and Just Jade card stock. I embossed the Cinnamon cider strip with the Ornate Floral 3D embossing folder and embossed the Just Jade strip with the Greenery embossing folder. I stamped the leaf branch from the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You stamp set in Cinnamon Cider randomly on the Bumblebee strip.

I cut strips of the Flowers for Every Season designer series paper that coordinated with the other colors I chose and I punched both ends of all the strips with the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch. I adhered the strips to the Just Jade panel, staggering the ends.

I wrapped Linen Thread around the layered panel and tied a bow on the side. I adhered the layered panel on a Bumblebee card base with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You stamp set in Cinnamon Cider ink on a Whisper White strip. I stamped the flower in Bumblebee and the leaf branch in Just Jade. I trimmed the ends of the strip with the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch and adhered it to the card front with dimensionals. I added three Just Jade enamel dots to finish off the card front.

I stamped the leaf branch in Just Jade ink and the flower in Bumblebee ink on a Whisper White panel. I adhered the panel to a Just Jade mat and then to the inside of the card.

The Stampin’ Up! Lovely You bundle includes 18 cling stamps with kind-hearted messages and simple floral designs. This bundle also offers a six-in-one punch tool! Offering two designs, three widths, and any length, you can layer multiple widths of the same design for simply seamless coordination. With heartfelt greetings and dimensional pieces, the Lovely You Bundle will inspire you to create cherished, custom cards to send your friends and family.

Stampin Up! Bonus Days are back!

Good news – Bonus Days are back! That means it’s time to start earning coupon codes to redeem in August! If you need a refresher on this promotion, here’s how it works: For every $50 (before shipping and tax) you spend between today and August 3, you earn a $5 USD Bonus Days coupon code that can be redeemed between August 4 and August 31. There’s no limit on how many coupon codes you can earn or redeem, but they must be redeemed by August 31. For full details, see my Promotions Page.

Today is the Last Day to Sign Up for the July Paper Pumpkin Kit!

Celebrate the magic of summer nights with the Summer Nights Paper Pumpkin Kit! In this exclusive fun-filled kit, you’ll have enough supplies to create nine postcard-style cards, coordinating envelopes, and die-cut tealight bags. What’s even more spectacular about July’s kit is the add-on you can purchase along with it! The Summer Nights Add-On includes 24 card bases and envelopes in coordinating Summer Nights designs. Don’t miss out on the fireworks, fireflies, and fun! Complete Details are on my Promotions Page.

If you’re interested in subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, you can either sign up for a subscription where you are billed monthly for your kit or you can purchase a prepaid subscription in my online store. To see more information and to sign up for the monthly subscription click here. To see the options for prepaid subscriptions in my online store, click here.

Sign up deadline for the July 2020 kit is Today! Order the Summer Nights Add-On here.

July 1-15 Host Code: DVHGBQ7V

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2020-21 Annual Catalog!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no commitment required.  Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my Online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
  • Sign up for my monthly newsletter here
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Bumblebee – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 3/4″ x 4-3/4″ (stamped strip)
  • Cinnamon Cider – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front mat), 3/4″ x 4-3/4″ (embossed strip)
  • Just Jade – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front background), 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside mat), 1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (embossed strip)
  • Whisper White – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (inside panel), 1″ x 2-3/4″ (label)
  • Flowers for Every Season DSP – 1/2″ x 4-3/4″ (Just Jade leaves), 3/4″ x 4-3/4″ (sunflowers and daisies)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Forever Lovely Photopolymer Bundle
[150580]
$47.50
Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder
[152725]
$9.00
Greenery Embossing Folders
[152716]
$8.00
Flowers For Every Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[152486]
$11.50
Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock
[153077]
$8.75
Just Jade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[153079]
$8.75
Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[153078]
$8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad
[153114]
$7.50
Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad
[153115]
$7.50
Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad
[153116]
$7.50
Linen Thread
[104199]
$5.00
2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots
[152480]
$8.00
Stampin' Seal
[152813]
$8.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Lovely You with Wreath Builder Dies for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Good Morning! Welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! It’s been such a hectic and fun week with the new catalog opening and organizing my new products. But I just love the new In Colors and there are so many fantastic new bundles.

We have a sketch challenge this week, and here is the card sketch we are using:

I started with a strip of the pretty Playing with Patterns 6×6 designer series paper and adhered it to a Night of Navy mat. I embossed a panel of the new In Color Just Jade card stock with the Ornate Floral 3D embossing folder and adhered it to the front of a Just Jade card base. I adhered the matted Playing with Patterns DSP to the center of the card front. The DSP has Coastal Cabana stripes, but it really goes well with the Just Jade – I was surprised!

I cut the leaf wreath from the Stampin’ Up! Wreath Builder Die set from Just Jade and Vellum card stocks. I used a die from the Layering Circles Dies to cut a circle from Whisper White card stock and stamped the smile sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You stamp set in Night of Navy ink in the center of the circle. I layered the Just Jade wreath on the Vellum wreath and adhered them with liquid glue. I adhered the circle to the back of the the wreaths with liquid glue on the inside leaves and then I adhered the layered wreath to the card front.

Next came the fun part – I cut sets of flowers using the flower dies from the Stampin’ Up! Wreath Builder dies from Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry and Magenta Madness card stock. I also cut the bow from Night of Navy card stock. I adhered a large rhinestone gem to the center of the bow and adhered the bow to the bottom of the wreath with a glue dot. I adhered rhinestone gems to the center of each flower using the medium gems for the large flower and small gems to the small flower. I arranged the flowers around the wreath, adhering them with glue dots.

The inside of the card is is plain, I just added a strip of the Playing with Patterns DSP to the bottom of a Whisper White panel and adhered it to the inside of the card. This leaves plenty of room for writing a cheerful note to brighten a friend’s day.

On with the Hop! Click the Next button below to visit Karen Ksenzakovic’s blog.

And just in case you get lost along the way, here’s a list of the team members participating in the hop today:

June 1 – 15 Host Code: 6TV9W6ZJ

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no commitment required.  Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for visiting!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
  • Sign up for my weekly newsletter here
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Just Jade – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (embossed panel), 4″ x 4″ (die cut wreath)
  • Night of Navy – 2-3/8″ x 5-1/2″ (DSP mat), 1-1/4″ x 2″ (die cut bow)
  • Calypso Coral – 2″ x 2″ (die cut flowers)
  • Crushed Curry – 2″ x 2″ (die cut flowers)
  • Magenta Madness – 2″ x 2″ (die cut flowers)
  • Vellum – 4″ x 4″ (die cut wreath)
  • Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 3″ x 3″ (die cut circle)
  • Playing with Patterns DSP – 2-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (center front panel), 1/2″ x 4″ (inside trim)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (English)
[152525]
$24.00
Wreath Builder Dies
[152722]
$38.00
Layering Circles Dies
[151770]
$35.00
Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder
[152725]
$9.00
Playing With Patterns 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[152490]
$11.50
Just Jade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[153079]
$8.75
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100867]
$8.75
Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[122925]
$8.75
Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[131199]
$8.75
Magenta Madness 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[153080]
$8.75
Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[101856]
$10.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
[147110]
$7.50
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
$5.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00

Stampin’ Up! Lovely You Thank You Card Video Tutorial

Good Morning! Can you believe that it’s June!! Today I’m sharing a sneak peek of the fun Stampin’ Up! Lovely You bundle on a Thank You card that I made during my Facebook Live video tutorial yesterday afternoon. The Stampin’ Up! Lovely You bundle will be available this Wednesday, June 3 when the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog goes live – YAY!!! You can find the supplies used to create this card at the bottom of my post (though some items will be available after June 3, 2020) along with the sizes of cardstock used.

Here is the Facebook Live video showing how I made the card:

I also posted the video to my YouTube Channel and you can view it here if you prefer.

I started by stamping the the flowers and leaves from the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You cling stamp set on a Whisper White panel. I stamped the big flower in Balmy Blue three times, the small buds in So Saffron three times and the leaf cluster in Soft Sea Foam three times. I stamped the long leaf branch in Granny Apple Green twice over the So Saffron Leaves and finished by stamping the 5 petal flower in Melon Mambo three times. I adhered the stamped panel to a Melon Mambo mat and wrapped it in Whisper White Bakers twine twice before tying a bow.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You stamp set in Balmy Blue ink on a strip of Whisper White card stock. I trimmed the ends with the Lovely Labels Pick A Punch. I trimmed the ends of a strip of Balmy Blue card stock with the Lovely Labels Pick A Punch and adhered the stamped label on top with dimensionals. I used dimensionals to adhere the label over the twine on the stamped panel. I adhered the layered, stamped panel to a Balmy Blue card base with dimensionals.

I finished the card front with a Melon Mambo butterfly that was die cut using the Nature’s Thoughts butterfly die.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the flowers and leaves in the same colors as the front on the lower left corner of a Whisper White card stock panel. I adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

The Stampin’ Up! Lovely You bundle has sweet sentiments and great solid image floral stamps, so great that it made the cover of the new catalog! And the punch is definitely a must have! You can get yours when the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog goes live on June 3. Two more days – I can’t wait!! 😊

The Stampin’ Up! 2020-2021 Annual Catalog Launches in 2 days!


Two more days before the wonderful new products in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog are available for ordering. If you haven’t received your catalog yet, but would like one, just drop me a note at apsudano@stampininthemeadows.com and I’ll get one shipped to you right away!

Stampin’ Up! Last Chance Products are going fast!

Stampin’ Up has posted the Last Chance Products – the retiring items from the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog and January-June 2020 Mini Catalog in preparation for the release of the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. The items on the lists are only available while supplies last through June 2!  And some of the items are available at a discount!!

Click on the picture below to head over to my Online Store to shop the retiring products:

Have fun shopping and let me know if you have any questions!

The brand new 2020–2021 Annual Catalog is going live on 3 June 2020, and we’re having a celebration! Anyone who holds a party or shops during the month of June will receive extra Stampin’ Rewards with a qualifying purchase. If you place an order or host a party of $250 or more before shipping and taxes you will receive an extra $25 in Stampin’ Rewards – that’s $50 in total!! Yay!!!

Here are the details:

  • Customer, demonstrator, workshop, and online order types qualify for this promotion.
  • Starter Kit orders do not qualify for this promotion, but you can use your Stampin Rewards towards the purchase of your Starter Kit, just ask me for details.
  • Paper Pumpkin prepaid subscriptions from my Online Store count toward a qualifying purchase. Month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for this promotion.
  • The qualifying amount must be reached with merchandise prior to shipping and tax.
  • Additional Stampin’ Rewards for this promotion will only be awarded once per order/party.
  • Ordering deadline: June 30, 2020; 11:50 PM (MT)

Interested in hosting a virtual party?  I can set up a Host Code for you and you can have your stamping friends use your host code to place their orders! If your party reaches $250 in sales, you’ll get that extra $25 in Stampin’ Rewards when we close out your party!  For more information, drop me an email at apsudano@stampininthemeadows.com

Have you heard about the AWESOME new Stampin’ Up! joining promotion? It’s a bundle bash! If you have been thinking about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, now’s the perfect time to join. Not only will you get a Starter Kit – already a great value at $99 for $125 worth of products – but for a limited time, you can select any stamp/tool bundle from the new 2020–2021 Annual Catalog for FREE.

Here are the details:

  • Joining Promotion Dates: June 3–30, 2020
  • New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before June 3 or after June 30 will not be eligible for this promotion.
  • When you purchase your Starter Kit for $99, you get to select $125 worth of product of your choice for your Starter Kit, PLUS you can select ONE stamp and punch bundle (p. 168–169) or ONE stamp and die bundle (p. 173-179) from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog for FREE – in addition to your regular Starter Kit. AND your Starter Kit ships for FREE!!

Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all products that you purchase plus you get to preorder from the upcoming catalogs a month before they go live for customer ordering!!  There is no requirement to sell and there is no commitment beyond your Starter Kit purchase.  Why not give it a try?

You can see more details about joining and about our awesome team on my blog here.  You can also see more information about the benefits of becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator here.

This is such a great deal!!  If you’ve been considering joining, June will be a great time to jump in!  Drop me an email at apsudano@stampininthemeadows.com

June 1 – 15 Host Code: 6TV9W6ZJ

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The free gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2019 – 2020 Annual Catalog or in the 2020 Mini Catalog!  That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no club or commitment required.  Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Akiko

  • Visit my online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my online frequent shopper customers.
  • Sign up for my weekly newsletter here
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Balmy Blue – 4-1/4″x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″, 1″ x 3″ (label backing)
  • Melon Mambo – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ (front mat), 1″ x 1″ (butterfly die cut)
  • Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 3/4″ x 2-1/2″ (label), 3-3/4″ x 5″ (front)

Stampin’ Up! products used in this project:

Lovely You Bundle (English)
[154070]
$42.25
Nature's Thoughts Dies
[153586]
$29.00
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146982]
$8.75
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[115320]
$8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[100730]
$9.75
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
[147105]
$7.50
So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad
[147109]
$7.50
Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad
[147102]
$7.50
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
[147095]
$7.50
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
[147051]
$7.50
Whisper White Solid Baker's Twine
[124262]
$3.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[110755]
$4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
$4.00
Mini Glue Dots
[103683]
$5.25

Stampin’ Up! Lovely You Bundle Sneak Peek

Good Morning! Today I have a sneak peek of a wonderful new bundle from the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog that will be available on June 3. The bundle is the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You bundle and it consists of the Lovely You cling stamp set and fun Lovely Labels Pick a Punch. You can find the sizes of cardstock used at the bottom of my post.

I used the new 2020-2021 In Color Misty Moonlight for my card base and I used a Misty Moonlight floral patterned card from the Flowers for Every Season Memories and More card pack (available June3) for the background. Since this is a 4″ x 6″ card, I cut it at 4″ x 5-1/4″ and used the bottom to trim the inside.

I stamped the sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! Lovely You stamp set (available June 3) on a 3/4″ strip of Whisper White in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. This stamp set has a bunch of sweet sentiments in a really sweet font along with some solid stamp floral images. Then I punched the ends of the strip with the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch (available June 3). This is the coolest punch because you can get 6 different ends – 2 designs with 3 sizes each! It’s perfect for creating labels because you can easily customize the length and you can create a layered label like I did here. The label background is cut from a 1″ strip of the Misty Moonlight 2020-2021 In Color designer series paper (available June 3) that is 1/4″ longer than the Whisper White strip.

I adhered the two labels together with multipurpose liquid glue and popped it on the card front with dimensionals. I punched a small butterfly using the Butterfly Duet Punch, trimmed it with rhinestones and adhered it to the label with a glue dot.

I adhered the leftover strip of the Flowers for Every Season Memories and More card pack (available June3) to the bottom of a Whisper White panel. I punched another butterfly for the upper corner and adhered the panel to the inside of the card.

This is just a simple sneak peek of some of the new products in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog that will be available on June 3. I’ll be getting catalogs for my customers on Friday and send them out on Monday. If you are interested in getting one, head to my Online Store to place an order and I will send you one too.

Stampin’ In The Meadows 2020-2021 Annual Catalog Shares are OPEN!

Do you want all of the great new products in the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog but can’t afford everything?  The Stampin’ In The Meadows 2020-2021 Annual Catalog shares are now open! I am offering shares for designer series paper and ribbon/embellishments. Check out my  New Catalog Product Shares page for details. Let me know if you have any questions.

Stampin’ Up! Making a Difference: Share Sunshine

Stampin’ Up! announced a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic as part of their Making a Difference Program!

The Share Sunshine PDF Download is a digital stamp set that’s packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing. You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. Since we are physically distanced from each other, now is a perfect time to share sunshine with our friends and family by sending cards!

And all the proceeds are being donated to two organizations and you can choose who to donate your dollars to.

Click Here to Purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download.

Get your digital download today and make a difference!!

May 1 – 15 Host Code: T323M33B

Use this host code when you order $50 or more and receive a free gift from me!  The gift is your choice of any item valued up to $10.00 in the 2019-20 Annual Catalog or in the 2020 January-June Mini Catalog!  That includes some of the Host Exclusive stamp sets!

If your order is over $150, please do not use the host code since you’ll receive your own Host Dollars plus I’ll still send you the free gift!  This host code can be used by anyone, no commitment required.  Let me know if you have any questions.

If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Shop Now Button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my Online store or contact me if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Akiko

  • Visit my Online store here
  • See the current Stampin’ Up! clearance rack specials here
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products through my Wildflower Frequent Shopper Program – my way of saying thank you to my frequent shopper online customers.
  • Sign up for my monthly newsletter here
  • Have any questions? I’d be happy to help, click here to contact me.

Cardstock Cuts for this project:

  • Misty Moonlight (available June 3)- 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base scored at 5-1/2″
  • Whisper White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (inside panel), 3/4″ x 3-1/2″ (label)
  • 2020-2021 In Color DSP (available June 3) – 1″ x 3-3/4″ (label mat) 1″ x 2″ (butterflies)
  • Flowers for Every Season Memories & More (available June 3) – 4″ x 5-1/4″ (front background), 3/4″ x 4″ (inside trim)